The best is yet to be

We went hiking last night at dusk. We stomped in mud, splashed in the water, hopped over rocks, heard trains rumbling, and drank ice cold water from our CamelPak. We made it back to our car after sunset – happy, a little overheated, dreamy.

Our 1-year-old drifted off to sleep quickly after bath and kisses, a delighted exhaustion. Our 3-year-old hiked the entire way herself, her able legs guiding her (she’s becoming quite the expert hiker) so we thought she’d go to sleep fast…but she stayed up until 10:00PM! P.S. We finished “Ramona the Pest” last week and then we finished “The Boxcar Children” in 3 nights shortly after that so we’re up for a new chapter book (I’m still taking recommendations).

After the girls were in bed, Tim and I had a glittery-eyed conversation that lasted from 10pm – 2am. After that, we both couldn’t sleep from excitement and fear and joy. It was one of those talks where we said, “Could we really do it? Yes, we could!”

We have some crazy, impossible dreams on our hearts – dreams that terrify us with their BIGness – dreams that are so close we can almost touch them. We’re just about ready to jump out of our comfort zone and into the wild. Stay w/ us as our story unfolds.

What did you do this weekend? When was the last time that you did something that scared you to death?

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What a fun evening you guys had! I am so eager to hear what you and Tim are dreaming and planning! Your girls are so blessed to have such amazing, involved, and inspiring parents! We had a good weekend up here too! Lots of park playing, pretending, and loving! I ran the Wharf to Wharf this morning and crossed the finish line to my cheering hubby and kiddos!

Before this house we are in now was ready, we lived in a tiny apartment up near Sabino Canyon. I used to take Grace hiking almost every night there just to tire her out. She was only 18mos to 2years old then. I was in heaven.

Dreams do come through honey! You and Tim seem to have thesame upbeat attitude like we do. Teaming up for success and having the can-do attitude. The girls seem like they had fun. I am so looking forward to hiking when I move to the Mountaineer state next week!

Excited to see your dreams unfold! One of our very favorite chapter book reads with my little ones has been the wonderfully, wildly whimsical book, “My Father’s Dragon” by Ruth Stiles Gannett. It’s enchanting and ridiculous and fabulous!

That’s quite a cliff hanger to end the blog post with! Exciting though. Doing things that scare you to death are good for you, I’ve decided, not that I’ve ever been good at doing that in my life. However, the scariest thing I’ve ever done was deciding to try and have another baby after losing my second daughter when I was 36 weeks pregnant. Every single day of that pregnancy scared me to death- but now my third little daughter is 3 1/2 months old. Worth every frightening, terrifying moment!

Hiking sounds wonderful – my husband and I are planning a trip soon to the Royal (in Sydney) where I will carry our 5 month old in our Ergo (beloved ergo!). I’m really looking forward to it!
We had a Christmas in July picnic on Sunday here – although it was winter, so it was more like a Northern Christmas than we’re used to!
Last thing that scared me was abseiling training for work – walking backwards over a cliff is NOT at all enjoyable! Becoming a mummy is pretty intimidating…what a huge responsibility!

Oh and Enid Blyton books for children (Famous Five, Secret Seven, Naughtiest Girl in School, Faraway Tree etc etc) were some of my favourite books growing up!
All the best with your plans – one thing’s for sure, God already knows what’s ahead for you guys! What a comfort, hey?

Your weekend sounds so fun and I can’t wait to see what will happen with your family! I hope you are ready to divulge soon! I’d have to say that having our son was the most terrifying yet awe-inspiring experience we’ve done as individuals and as a couple. It was 100% worth it though. Now I just have to convince my hubby we can do it again! :)

We had a great weekend – we went to our County Fair and our 20 month old loved getting up close to the animals. He even oinked bag at the pigs. We also went to a Brewers baseball game. He is also going to bed much later than his regular bedtime, just like your 3 year old. I think they’re both just having so much fun they don’t want to waste time sleeping!

Best Book Series for Kiddos – Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Osborne. Have read them all to my older one and just picked up the first one for my younger today! We love Boxcar as well – on #6 there. Other fun ones are The Magic Attic Club, but geared for a little older.

ooohh…i love crazy exciting dreams! Andy and I are living ours currently!

Wi-fi on the road…well…there is free wifi at starbucks…so we usually stop in for a pee break and check our email once every other day since Andy is waiting to hear back about jobs. He’s looking for a Senior pastor position or an adult ministries position….still waiting to see what God has planned for us!

I think it’s so great how you spend so much time outdoors, hiking with your kiddos. So much fun! Mike and I used to do that with the kids a lot… we’d go on tons of walks, even if it was just to the park around the corner. I miss those times! Now, our weekends and nights are filled with swim team and soccer tournaments. Still so much fun, but just different. A little less leisurely. Enjoy those precious times!

This weekend we spent time at the ocean and then went out to celebrate my husband’s 40th birthday with our parents.

I am so excited for you that you are having these great plans and cant wait to follow along in your new journey, whatever it may be.

As for me, the scariest thing I did was to make a choice to go to law school after being diagnosed with systemic lupus and being advised by doctors not to do it….but I have never been one to listen to others when they want to squash my dreams, and I forged ahead. I entered law school when I was not really healthy but pushed on. It was the best thing I ever did for myself. (other than getting married & having a child!!!)

This weekend my husband and I celebrated our anniversary. I love that you hike with such young littles. You inspire me to get outside and be more adventurous with our daughter.
I’m on the edge of my seat to know more about what you and Tim are dreaming up. The way you described your conversation got me excited and I don’t even know what we’re talking about! Is that first photo of the cloud really one you took on your hike? It looks like something in an art show. Makes me think of God peeking out from behind those trees. Beautiful!

I cannot WAIT to hear about your dreams & schemes. How exciting.
I had a lot of the restless sleep with excitement & fear when we were deciding to go forward with adoption, even when we found out that I am pregnant. It is scary! But, it is exciting!

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